“We went back to working with Ian Tilton, who is an iconic English photographer famous for working with The Stone Roses,” stated front man Jeff Walker. “He actually did the front cover for 'Necroticism...' as well. We've deliberately tried to evoke the feeling of that album and 'Heartwork.'"

The album will be released on September 13th (Europe), September 16th (UK), and September 17th (North America).

"Surgical Steel," the band’s first studio release since the 1996 LP "Swansong," was produced by Colin Richardson and mixed/mastered by Andy Sneap. Joining guitarist Bill Steer and bassist/vocalist Jeff Walker in the band's current incarnation are new drummer Dan Wilding and guitarist Ben Ash.

Expect some guest vocals from original sticksman Ken Owen as well, when "Surgical Steel" is finally released this Fall world-wide. A teaser trailer for the album can be found at this location.

this has got to be the most anticipated metalcore album of the past few years!! i dont know if it can beat the new killswitch engage though....that is gonna be tough. lets hope there is gonna be some good breakdowns \m/

I love it.It’s simply but brutal.Kind of like Heartwork but different.I’m looking for some sort of hidden image in how the instruments are laid out….Am I missing the obvious?It wouldn’t be the first time.

Ok, but why is the logo at 3 o’clock then?IT’S A CONSPIRACY I TELL YOU.ILLUMINATI MADNESS!!!!!!!Tea and biscuits at 3?3 is half of 6……666…no this isn’t Deicide.3 times the brutality?Why did they go back to the original logo?I’m not complaining but is it a part of the conspiracy?Where the hell is Branded?